War on Terror

Concerning Nanny Dick Cheney’s Continued Statements About Iraq’s Role in 9/11 Concerning Nanny Dick Cheney’s Continued Statements About Iraq’s Role in 9/11

The commission's report starts anew
Nanny's fairy tales, worthy of Pooh.
For the contrary facts that accrue
Can do nothing to change Cheney's view.

Jun 24, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Lies…and Lies Lies…and Lies

Let's not be naïve. Presidents, like diplomats, at times go forth and lie for their country.

Jun 24, 2004 / The Editors

Torture and Democracy Torture and Democracy

If there was ever any doubt, it is now clear that the torture at Abu Ghraib cannot be dismissed as the actions of a few bad actors.

Jun 17, 2004 / The Editors

Under the Banner of the ‘War’ on Terror Under the Banner of the ‘War’ on Terror

A political slogan is not a strategy for national defense.

Jun 3, 2004 / Feature / William Greider

CACI and Its Friends CACI and Its Friends

In his now-famous report on Abu Ghraib prison, Maj. Gen.

Jun 3, 2004 / Tim Shorrock

Hawks Eating Crow Hawks Eating Crow

The Bush Administration has not made it easy on its supporters. David Brooks now admits that he was gripped with a "childish fantasy" about Iraq.

May 20, 2004 / Column / Eric Alterman

Orders to Torture Orders to Torture

The Abu Ghraib prison scandal now implicates the highest levels of the Bush Administration in violating federal law and in war crimes.

May 20, 2004 / The Editors

Woodward Returns Woodward Returns

Correction: "The Man" is the term Dick Cheney uses to refer to George W. Bush, not the term used by other officials to refer to Cheney. (6/1/04)

Apr 22, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Taking Liberties Taking Liberties

On April 20, Solicitor General Ted Olson told the Supreme Court that the federal courts could not question the indefinite detention of "enemy combatants" held at Guantánam...

Apr 22, 2004 / David Cole

Taking Liberties Taking Liberties

When the Supreme Court hears oral argument April 20 on the cases challenging the legality of the detentions at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, it will confront the most dramat...

Apr 15, 2004 / David Cole

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